Special Populations Flashcards
During a severe illness or hospitalization, a child sometimes moves backward in development. What is another term for this? Behavior Developmental task Regression Emotional issue
Regression
Which of the following is true of pediatric patients?
Pediatric patients include infants through 12 years of age.
Families are typically not a big part of a pediatric patient’s support system.
Pediatric patients are just like “little adults.”
They have special needs and must be cared for differently than adults.
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They have special needs and must be cared for differently than adults.
Which of the following is an appropriate time reference for young children? Later At 8:00 tonight Before bed At 8:00 PM
Before bed
At what age in social development do children show a preference for gender-specific toys? Infant Toddler Early childhood Middle childhood
Toddler
Which of the following is most important when caring for pediatric patients? Developing a friendship Staying focused on clinical tasks Age-appropriate communication Setting clear boundaries
Age-appropriate communication
What is a congenital disease?
A disease that is present at birth
A disease that is caused by the environment
A highly contagious disease
Developmental problems caused by poor parenting
A disease that is present at birth
What is one way a pediatric unit is set up?
By type of illness or age of patient
By behavior of the patients
By whether or not the child is covered by insurance
By size of patient
By type of illness or age of patient
Which set of skills allows children to have greater coordination and balance? Mental skills Developmental skills Physiological skills Motor skills
Motor skills
Epilepsy creates electrical "bursts" in the brain that cause \_\_\_\_. hemorrhages strokes seizures cardiac arrest
seizures
Which of the following is NOT true?
Developmental problems are caused by poor parenting
Cerebral palsy involves muscle weakness and poor muscle control.
Spina bifida may require surgery to prevent damage to the spinal cord.
Many children with Down Syndrome have heart defects.
Developmental problems are caused by poor parenting
What becomes inflamed and obstructed during an asthma attack? Lungs Bronchial tubes Nasal cavity Esophagus
Bronchial tubes
Which of the following is true?
Most children are comfortable sleeping in a darkened hospital room.
Speak to adolescents in the same way that you would speak to adults.
School-age children are not typically able to reason and communicate logically.
Make as many decisions as possible for children, so that they can keep their mind off of where they are.
Speak to adolescents in the same way that you would speak to adults.
What is the definition of a biological parent?
The person who has legally assumed responsibility for parenting.
The person who assumes the parenting role by marrying a child’s parent.
The person who carries out parenting duties under authority of a legal agency.
The birth parent.
The birth parent.
Which of the following is true of adolescent emotional development? Comfortable with their bodies Confident Seek to establish their identities Disinterested in physical appearance
Seek to establish their identities
Which person is most likely to develop anorexia nervosa? A 16-year old girl A 52-year old woman A 14-year old boy A 27-year old man
A 16-year old girl
Which of the following is NOT true of pediatric patients?
These patients need to feel safe and secure.
Health care workers are responsible for children’s needs when they are hospitalized.
Children’s only basic needs are to be fed and physically cared for.
Each child is different and will have slightly different needs.
Children’s only basic needs are to be fed and physically cared for.
Pollen, certain foods, medications, and bee stings can all cause which of the following? Internal bleeding Allergic reaction Nausea and diarrhea Sleepiness
Allergic reaction
Which is a correct description of early childhood emotional development? Independent and logical Unsure and frustrated Neutral and passive Confident and secure
Unsure and frustrated
What should health care workers do if they suspect that a patient has been abused?
Interrogate the patient
Ignore the situation
Notify the proper authorities
Notify the proper authorities
How can you help a resident who is having trouble sleeping?
Prepare soup and a sandwich for the resident
Help the patient take a cold shower
Turn extra lights on
Give the patient a back rub
Give the patient a back rub
What factor(s) determine whether a person is “old”?
The age of the person
The way a person thinks, feels, and acts
A person’s appearance
The number of visits to medical facilities and medications taken
The way a person thinks, feels, and acts
How is the cardiovascular system affected by aging?
The heart becomes more flexible
Fibrous tissue replaces muscle tissue
Output of the heart increases dramatically
The valves of the heart become thin and porous
Fibrous tissue replaces muscle tissue
Which aspect of intellectual development may decline in late adulthood? Wisdom Faith and spirituality Memory Sensory abilities
Memory
Which is a correct description of patients in assisted living facilities?
Patients who are still able to care for themselves
Patients who need rehabilitation
Patients who are in the terminal stage of life
Patients who have chronic conditions
Patients who are still able to care for themselves
Which of the following is NOT appropriate for meals in a long-term care facility? Be easy to chew and digest Include complex carbohydrates Have decreased amounts of sugar and fat Contain high amounts of cholesterol
Contain high amounts of cholesterol
What happens to elderly people as their immune systems wear down?
They become more susceptible to illness.
They lose interest in daily activities.
Their bone mass decreases.
Their speech becomes slow and slurred.
They become more susceptible to illness.
An elderly resident, Mrs. Smith, has been very angry and hostile with staff lately. What can you do to help Mrs. Smith?
Just focus on your tasks and avoid talking with Mrs. Smith.
Complain out loud when you are assigned to Mrs. Smith.
Be kind while assisting her and try to talk to her about her frustrations.
Be overly cheerful and kind to let her know that she cannot dampen your mood.
Be kind while assisting her and try to talk to her about her frustrations.
Who usually decides which types of activities are suitable for a resident's needs? The resident Medical assistants Physicians Recreational therapists
Recreational therapists
How does the brain compensate for the decline of body functions?
By creating new synapses
By redirecting blood flow to vital organs
By decreasing pain
By reducing comprehension
By creating new synapses
Muscle atrophy can cause which of the following? Increase in infection and illness Wrinkles and white hair Behavior changes Decrease in strength
Decrease in strength
What is the purpose of an ombudsman?
To assist residents with legal and financial needs
To oversee the quality of local long-term care facilities
To provide for the social and spiritual needs of residents
To create safety plans for emergency situations at long-term care facilities
To oversee the quality of local long-term care facilities
